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California Government Code

§ 1505

GOV § 1505Div. 4 · Title 1 · Ch. 3 · Art. 3
Whenever, except in criminal prosecutions, any special penalty, forfeiture, or liability is imposed on any officer of a county or judicial district for nonperformance or malperformance of official duties, the liability therefor attaches to the official bond of the officer, and to the principal and sureties thereon.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1553.

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